San Jac Baseball 2023 Media Guide

Table of Contents

The Players

RYAN FLORES

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Ross S. Sterling HS

MAJOR:

Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Kobe Bryant

PARENTS:

Sherry & Joseph Flores

Hometown: Baytown, TX

AUGIE MOJICA

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

A3 Academy

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Jose Berrios

PARENTS:

Awilda Martinez & Augie Mojica Sr.

MIGUEL MORALES

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Escuela Superior Natividad

Rodríguez González

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Yadier Molina

PARENTS:

Myriam Rosario

De Jesús & Miguel

Morales Merced

Hometown:

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ALEX ROSARIO

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

The Frederick Gunn School

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Manny Machado

PARENTS:

Xenia & Domingo Rosario

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RHP | R/R | 6-2 | 165 |

Hometown: Tampa, FL F

RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 200 |

Hometown: Queens, NY F

REIGH JORDAN

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Headland HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Marcus Stroman

PARENT: Cindy Jordan

JEAN PAUL RAMOS

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Academia Presbiteriana

Villa Carolina

MAJOR: Physical Therapy

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Edwin Sugar Dias

PARENT: Susan Pena

KEEGAN KNUTSON

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FORMER SCHOOL(S): Combine Academy

MAJOR: Natural Science

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Alex Bregman

PARENTS: Amy & Kirk Knutson

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JACK HICKS

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Leesville Road HS |

University of Kentucky

MAJOR: Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Connor McGregor

PARENTS: Kristin Stephens & Joey Hicks

MALIKAI WICKLEY

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Junipero Serra HS | University of Southern California

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Kerri Walsh Jennings

PARENTS: Kylie & Narci

Wickley

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CHAROS PENA

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Paul Cuffee HS | Community College of Rhode Island

MAJOR: Undecided

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Tim Anderson

PARENTS: Carmen & Geronimo Pena

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TREY RUCKER

FORMER SCHOOL(S): IMG Academy | Arizona State University

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Derek Jeter & Ken Griffey Jr.

PARENTS: Kim & Kirk Rucker

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CHASE ROBERTS

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Oak Ridge HS |

University of Texas

MAJOR: Communications

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Mike Trout

PARENTS: Amanda Evans & Daniel Roberts

MJ RODRIGUEZ

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Veterans Memorial HS |

Oklahoma State University

MAJOR: Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Albert Pujols

PARENT:

Paula Salinas

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JAKE BENNETT

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

St. Xavier HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Buster Posey

PARENTS: Victoria & John Bennett

MADDUX STIVEY

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Darling Range

Sports College

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Bryce Harper

PARENTS:

Tanielle & David Stivey

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Marble Falls HS |

Blinn College

MAJOR: Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Bryce Harper

PARENTS:

Deanna & Scott Nail

Hometown:

JACOBE FOSTER

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Atascocita HS

MAJOR:

Computer Science

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Tim Anderson

PARENTS:

Natasha Mingo & Richard Foster

CULLEN HOROWICZ

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Jefferson HS

MAJOR:

Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Ray Lewis

PARENTS:

Karissa and Christopher

Horowicz

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Heights HS

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Francisco Lindor

PARENT:

Yolanda Lopez

ARMANI SANCHEZ ELIJAH

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Wharton HS

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Jazz Chisholm

PARENT:

Shantell Mitchell

LEX GARCIA

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Monterey HS

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Justin Verlander

PARENTS:

JORGE CARTEGENA

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Leadership Christian Academy

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Mike Trout

Leo Garcia, Dondi and Freddy Cedillo

JORDAN GORHAM

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Braintree HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: David Ortiz

PARENT: Leigh Gorham

FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ

FORMER SCHOOL(S): John M. Alexander HS | Oklahoma State University

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Julio Urias

PARENT: Francisco Hernandez

PARENT: Jessica Galletti Díaz & Jorge Cartagena Clemente RHP

Hometown: Laredo, TX S

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JOSE TORRES

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Miami Christian School

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Buster Posey

PARENTS:

Yamileth & Nicanor Torres

CALE LANSVILLE

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Thunder Ridge HS |

Louisiana State University

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Michael Jordan

PARENTS: Becky & Kent Lansville

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Leadership Christian Academy

MAJOR:

General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Vladimir Guerro Jr.

PARENTS:

Litza Vazquez & Jose Molina Gonzales

JOSE MOLINA AIDEN ADAMS

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Bryant HS | Tarleton State University

MAJOR:

Business/Finance

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Clayton Kershaw

PARENTS:

Keely & Tim Adams

CONNOR LEE

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Glenda Dawson HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: LeBron James

PARENT: Paula Lee

JOAN ROMAN

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Leadership Christian Academy

MAJOR: Marketing

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

Orlando Roman

PARENTS: Elizabeth Cancel & Orlando Roman

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Enid HS | Cowley College | Cisco College

MAJOR: Sports Management

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Bryce Harper

PARENTS: Melissa Hayes & Eli Kennedy

TITAN KENNEDY-HAYES PATRICK COLLOPY

FORMER SCHOOL(S): James Bowie HS | The University of Louisiana at Layfette

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Clayton Kershaw

PARENTS: Jennifer & Liam Collopy

BRADY CHRISTENSEN

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Elkhorn South HS | Iowa

Western Community College

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Joey Votto

PARENTS: Brenda & Greg Christensen

KIEPER PATE

FORMER SCHOOL(S):

Bentonville HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE:

LeBron James

PARENTS: Shelley & Kevin Pate

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Hardin Valley Academy

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Austin Riley

PARENTS: Kathy & Donnie King

40 45 AUSTIN KING JAY KELLY

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Trinity HS

MAJOR: Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Dee Gordan

PARENTS: Blanca & Roberto Kelly

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Hutto HS | Texas A&M | Blinn College

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Alex Bregman

PARENTS: Jeni & Troy Boehm

GAGE BOEHM ZACHERY DEREK

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Glenda Dawson HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: George Springer

PARENTS: Lisa & Hillary Mack

FORMER SCHOOL(S): Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and HS

MAJOR: General Studies

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Francisco Lindor

PARENTS: Wilka Merced & Edwin Gippson

FORMER SCHOOL(S): North Shore HS

MAJOR: Business

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Jose Altuve

PARENTS: Mavilla & Pedro Villatoro

CHALLENGER DAY

The team partnered with the North Shore Little League Challenger Division to commemorate its second annual Challenger Day event. The day was celebrated by fans of the NSLLCD and San Jac alike. The team acted as buddies during the game. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field as needed.

THE MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME

incorporated both members of the community and service veterans. Capt. Chad Littlejohn, U.S. Army veteran, and Dr. Alexander Okwonna, North Campus provost and former U.S. Army sergeant, both threw a ceremonial first pitch. From the local community, the Crosby HS Army JROTC Color Guard presented the colors while San Jac students Kendall Craft and Korigan Crowson sang the national anthem.

As part of their regular season, the San Jac baseball team hosts two special events to celebrate diversity and service in the community. In 2022, the team held a Military Appreciation Game and Challenger Day.

The Coaches

Arrington took over the San Jac program before the 2001 season. Since then, the College has made 15 trips to the National Junior College Athletic Association JUCO World Series, including six appearances in the national title game, culminating as the national runner-up in 2003, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2017. His 41 wins at the JUCO World Series is an all-time record, as are his 67 total games at the prestigious national tournament. Arrington adds “Hall of Fame” to his signature, as the veteran coach entered the NJCAA Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

In the 2022 season, the baseball team returned to the JUCO World Series for the 28th time in school history, making back-to-back appearances and the sixth trip in seven years. San Jac (4520) defeated Tyler Junior College and Wharton County Junior College (twice) in the Region XIX South Regional Tournament and Alvin Community College in the Mid-South District Qualifier to earn a return trip to Grand Junction, Colorado.

The student-athletes advanced at the World Series, defeating reigning national champions McClennan Community College 15-7 in the opening day of the competition. Facing Wabash Valley College in the second round, the team fought a nine-inning battle, eventually falling with a score of 10-8. San Jac’s national bout ultimately ended with a loss against Central Arizona College 16-4.

The San Jac baseball team ended the 2021 season third at the JUCO World Series. San Jac finished the season 51-15 overall after winning the Region XIV tournament.

In 2020, Arrington led the team to a 21-6 season and 11-0 in the conference before the College and NJCAA canceled the season because of COVID-19.

The way he sees it, Tom Arrington does more than coach baseball at San Jacinto College: He helps players continue their development and extend their playing career.

In 2019, Arrington guided the team to a 42-12 season record. Though the players dominated their conference opponents, they did not continue post-season because of NJCAA sanctions. The team had a great season, however, highlighted by the Washington Nationals selecting Jackson Rutledge in the first round of the MLB draft.

Arrington and his staff have helped more than 200 players find homes at collegiate institutions and more than 90 at the professional level. For him, it’s all part of being the team’s leader.

“They are getting a quality education while continuing to develop and showcase their skills to a point where they either move on to the Division I level on scholarship or sign professional contracts,” Arrington said.

Arrington began his coaching career in 1991 at the College of Mateo. Later came stops at San Francisco State University and College of Marin. In 2000, he became San Jac’s assistant coach, focusing on the pitchers. Nearly two seasons later, he was named head coach and in spring 2011 the athletic director for the North Campus.

The Arrington Coaching File

Year Record

Arrington played professionally for the Triple A team of the Texas Rangers, the Salt Lake Trappers, and the Single A farm team of the Montreal Expos.

The Mill Valley, California native began his playing career at College of Marin, where he was an all-conference selection. He then played two years at Texas A&M University, where he earned two letters and was all-conference and the Southwest Conference tournament MVP. He also earned the C.E. “Pat” Olsen MVP award. He holds a master’s degree from San Francisco State University.

Arrington and his wife, Marya, have two children, Alden and Anya Lily.

2023 COACHING STAFF

A former San Jacinto College catcher (19992000), Kory Koehler is now entering his 24th season with the team. As a player, Koehler was fortunate to play in two JUCO World Series, and during his time as a volunteer assistant coach, the team has made 16 trips to Grand Junction. Koehler appreciates the success he’s been part of as a coach. Winning consistently involves having talented players and crafted coaches, but Koehler has seen San Jac go the extra step.

“For me, each year is a new start,” he said. “This is my alma mater, and it means the world to me to continue to be part of such a wonderful program.”

Koehler expects another “fantastic run” this year and a chance to win another national championship.

“We are poised to make a very loud statement offensively and will be outstanding on the mound as well,” he said. “I would love to see our young men experience winning the final game of the season in Grand Junction. Experiencing that moment is something we work hard for and look forward to each year.”

Originally from North Bay, New York, Koehler graduated from the University of Houston in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science and in 2008 with a Master of Education in physical education. In summer 2015, he led the Houston Collegiate League Gators to a league championship.

Koehler was elected as the 2019 American Coaches Association national assistant coach of the year — the first to win this award in junior college baseball.

“Kory is an outstanding coach and an even better person who has a deep-seated passion for the development of players and for the success of the San Jac baseball program,” Arrington said. “He has a tireless commitment toward our baseball program and the pursuit of a

national championship. Throughout our friendship and work together, he has continued to take on additional responsibilities. While he is in charge of recruiting, hitting and offensive planning, and developing the team, he has also done a tremendous job in our community outreach.”

In summer 2021, Koehler managed the Charlottesville Tom Sox in the prestigious Valley League in Virginia. He guided the Tom Sox to a 30-10 record in the 2021 regular season and was named the Maynard “Mo” Weber Manager of the Year. His overall record as manager of the Charlottesville Tom-Sox set an all-time record for wins in a regular season in the Valley Baseball League, which started in 1897. He also managed the South All-Stars in the Valley League AllStar game.

Beyond the baseball team, Koehler is the physical education instructor at the North Campus. He and his wife, Erika, have two sons, Keaton Jax and Kason Jett.

In his first year with San Jac, assistant coach Ricky Ramirez Jr. will focus on the outfielders but will also help with hitting and coaching first base.

Ramirez brings significant knowledge and experience to the field. His baseball career began as a four-year letterman at Deer Park High School, where he was named to the 5A allstate team, made the all-district first team three times, and was named the district MVP.

Ramirez played college ball at Alvin Community College and McNeese State University. The Alvin Dolphins took the 2014 conference championship, and his team at McNeese State won the 2017 Southland conference championship. In college, he was named to the first team all-conference while at Alvin Community College and as a senior at McNeese State was named to the South Central American Baseball Coaches Association’s all-region 2nd team.

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Kory Koehler Assistant Coach 24th Season University of Houston (2006)

Ricky Ramirez, JR Assistant Coach 1st Season McNeese State University (2017)

2023 COACHING STAFF

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Ramirez spent the 2018 season as the pitching coach at McNeese State before playing in the Frontier League with the Florence Y’alls.

“Ricky has proven to be a fantastic baseball mind,” Arrington said. “He is full of energy and loves working overtime with players. We are a better team with the addition of Ricky.”

Ramirez and his wife, Taylor, have one daughter, Stella.

“I am elated to have Jason return to our program,” said Head Coach Tom Arrington. “I wanted to take careful precautions adding a coach to my staff at mid-term, but with Jason, I have an abundance of respect and am very comfortable with him in our system and how we manage the players. Jason is very positive and has an enthusiastic approach to his development of the players.”

Jason Krug has returned to the San Jacinto College baseball program after a two-year hiatus and is entering his 12th season with the coaching staff.

Prior to joining the San Jacinto College program, he spent two seasons as a volunteer

assistant coach at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 2007, the Ragin Cajuns won the Sun Belt Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA regional tournament.

In December 2007, Krug was named head coach of the Edenton Steamers in the Coastal Plains Summer Collegiate League. During the summer of 2008, the Steamers won the first-half divisional championship with an overall record of 20-7. He was also named one of the head coaches for the 2008 Coastal Plains League All-Star game.

Krug was also an assistant coach at Southwestern University and worked as an instructor and coach for the Austin Wings, serving as the head coach for the 17-under premier showcase team. Other coaching stints include the 2000 AAU national finalist team and the 2001 Connie Mack state champions. In 2006, Krug led the Wings to the 17-andunder Premier National Championship. Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Krug spent nine years teaching and coaching at the high school level.

Krug holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Missouri Valley College, where he was a two-sport athlete in baseball and football. He is also the tournament director for the prestigious Texas Premier League and the founder of C2 Baseball, a highly respected select organization that focuses on serving the less fortunate through baseball.

Troy Rabon has been the head athletic trainer for San Jacinto College baseball since 2018. Rabon earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. He went on to earn his master’s degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center in 2006. Rabon interned for the Dallas Cowboys in 1998, the Atlanta Braves in 2000, and the U.S. Olympic Track and Field teams in 2003 and 2004.

Before joining San Jac, Rabon worked with Florida A&M and Florida State universities for two years as an assistant athletic trainer. He first came to San Jac to be the head athletic trainer, working primarily with volleyball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, and softball.

Jason Krug Volunteer Assistant Coach 12th Season Missouri Valley College (1995)

Troy Rabon, MAT, LAT, ATC Head Athletic Trainer 5th Season University of Texas (2004)

Quick Facts

The College

LOCATION: Pasadena/Houston, Texas

FOUNDED: 1961

ENROLLMENT: 30,593 (fall 2022)

CONFERENCE: R egion XIV S outh

CHANCELLOR: Dr. Brenda Hellyer

Staff Information

HEAD COACH: Tom Arrington (Texas A&M University, 1987)

CAREER RECORD: 954-365 (23rd season)

ASSISTANT COACHES: Kory Koehler

Ricky Ramirez, Jr.

Jason Krug

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Troy Rabon

Communication Information

CONTACT: Jacquelynn Conger, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications

EMAIL: jacquelynn.conger@sjcd.edu

OFFICE: 281-998-6107

Social Media

Find us on Facebook @sanjacbaseball

Twitter and Instagram: @SJRaven_BB

Interview Requests

To request Interviews of athletes and coaches outside game times, contact Jacquelynn Conger, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications, in the External Relations Department at (281) 998-6107 or jacquelynn.conger@sjcd.edu. All requests should be submitted at least one day before the desired interview time.

San Jac Baseball History

INAUGURAL SEASON: NJCAA APPEARANCES: 1971, 1972, 1974, 1984, 1985, 1986,1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990

2022 Team Information

OVERALL RECORD: 51-15

REGION XIV SOUTH CONFERENCE RECORD:

Field Information

FIELD: Andy Pettitte Park at John “Ray” Harrison Field (Facility N22-23)

ADDRESS: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049 CAPACITY: 430

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Todd Bennett

Neesha Hosein

Jim Klenke

Courtney Morris

Veronica Muniz

Melissa Trevizo

Records & Stats

HITTING

FIELDING

2022 SEASON STATS

PITCHING

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON HITTING RECORDS

TEAM SINGLE-SEASON HITTING RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON PITCHING RECORDS

TEAM SINGLE-SEASON PITCHING RECORDS

2022

Sabin Ceballos University of Oregon

Harold Coll University of Arkansas

Evan Godwin Texas A&M University

Ben Greer Abilene Christian University

Hunter Hollan University of Arkansas

Dillon Janac Texas A&M University

Mason Lytle University of Oregon

Luke Pectol University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Jared Rhodes University of Incarnate Word

JJ Sanchez Southeastern University

Alan Shibley Washington State University

Chris Stuart University of Texas

Matt Tieding Arizona State University

Jordan Williams Florida State University

2021

Chase Adkison Oklahoma State University

Mason Auer Tampa Bay Rays

Thomas Burbank Rice University

Omar Cervantez Southeastern University

Max Farfan College of San Mateo

Evan Hiatt Southeastern University

Mason Hilton Stephen F. Austin University

Jonathan Jones Southeastern University

Warren Laster University of Incarnate Word

Myles McDermott Wallace Community College

Cole McMilan Washington State University

Giordano Mezzomo Cloud County Community College

James O’Neal University of Incarnate Word

Austin Roccaforte Houston Baptist University

Wesley Scott Walters State Community College

Nick Swanson St. Mary’s University

Evan Vanek University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Chase Wilkerson University of West Florida

2020

Alden Arrington Texas A&M University

Brandon Birdsell Texas Tech University

Chezzare Gonzalez University of New Mexico

Adam Houghtaling College of the Mines

Jake Hymel University of Hawaii

Zach Limas University of Incarnate Word

Luke Little Chicago Cubs

Austin Marozas University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Rapheal Ochoa University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Mitchell Parker Washington Nationals

Bryant Salgado Oregon State University

Tyriece Silas Texas Wesleyan University

Ray Torres Jr. Washington Nationals

Hunter Townsend Angelo State University

Cole Turney University of Houston

Antonio Valdez Baylor University

2019

Dane Acker

Charlie Bartlett

University of Oklahoma

Angelo State University

Jack Conlon Rice University

Zach DeLeon

Ryan Hernandez

Dylan Lester

Andrew Papantonis

University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Houston

University of Pittsburgh

University of Houston

Luis Quinones Toronto Blue Jays

Jackson Rutledge*

Bryan Seamster

Camryn Williams

2018

Washington Nationals

University of Mississippi

University of Texas

Michael Byrne Faulkner State University

Jacob Cantleberry*

Trey Dillard

Trent Franson

Aaron George

University of Missouri

University of Missouri

Houston Baptist University

Louisiana State University

Matthew Goodheart University of Arkansas

Herbert Iser Dallas Baptist University

Rylan Kaufman Kansas City Royals

Austin Kelly Wabash Valley College

Sergio Macias Faulkner State Community College

Luke Matheny St. Louis University

Jake Matheny

University of Missouri

Mario Morales Faulkner State Community College

Reid Morgan

University of South Carolina

Jordan Myrow Cal State – Los Angeles

Nick Neville

Mike Pascoe

University of South Carolina

Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Roberts San Francisco Giants

Devon Roedahl

Andres Sosa

Alerick Soularie*

Lukas Vinebergs

Matt Weisman

Peter Zimmerman

2017

Aaron Bond

Ben Butler

University of Houston

Dallas Baptist University

University of Tennessee

University of Missouri

Hillsborough Community College

University of Missouri

San Francisco Giants

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Wyatt Cross Indiana University

Andrew Croucher

Bailey Cummings

Donny Diaz

MacGregor Hines

Antonio Jacobs

Ryan Johnson

Angelo State University

Philadelphia Phillies

Boston Red Sox

Dallas Baptist University

Jackson State University

University of Kentucky

Jerry Maddox Northwestern State

Justin Massey Tusculum College

Tristan Metten

Hunter McLellan

Nick Perez

Dallas Baptist University

Houston Baptist University

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

San Jacinto College has a tradition of producing top-notch baseball institutions and/or continue their careers at the pro level. Here’s a

Taylor Rich Lamar University

Kaleb Roper Tulane University

Tanner Schuetz Kansas State University

Michael Smith Tampa Bay Rays

Luke Watson Northwestern State

Brett Wright Auburn University

2016

Kyle Barfield Kansas State University

Tucker Cascadden Baylor University

Jorge Fernandez San Diego State University

John Grimsley University of Houston

Ryan January Arizona Diamondbacks

Brandon Montgomery Los Angeles Dodgers

Cody Nesbit Kansas City Royals

Montana Parsons Baylor University

Colten Schmidt* University of Louisiana – Lafayette

Baine Schoenvogel Texas A&M University

Nick Shumpert Atlanta Braves

Devin Smeltzer Los Angeles Dodgers

Gonzalo Sosa LeTourneau University

Hudson Treu Kansas State University

Caden Williams Texas Wesleyan

Max Wood University of Central Florida

Liam Scafariello Quinnipiac University

2015

Josh Croft Cumberland University

Will Foreman Stephen F. Austin State University

Aaron Ford Auburn University

Eric Garza Georgetown University

Rex Hill Texas Christian University

Douglas Holloway Texas State University

Austin Homan Texas A&M University

Austin Johnson Texas Lutheran University

Garrett Luna Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Jon Meyer Biola University

Eric Nouis Stephen F. Austin State University

Josh Palacios Auburn University

Walker Pennington* Texas A&M University

Alex Phillips Baylor University

Riley Smith Louisiana State University

Dalton Viner Wichita State University

2014

Toller Boardman New Mexico University

Dustin Cook Oklahoma City University

Matt Eureste University of Oregon

John Fussell Stetson University

Taylor Hearn Oklahoma Baptist University

Holden Helmink University of Texas

Geonte Jackson University of Texas at San Antonio

Kelvin Ramos Cumberland University

Bryce Welborn Abilene Christian University

Brandon Wright Cameron University

2013

Dylan Brown Texas Tech University

Shawn Carlson Fischer University

Matt Locus University of Houston

Braden Mattson University of Florida

Nolan Riggs Sam Houston State University

Steve Sarcone Louisiana State University Shreveport

Tervor Teykl Rice University

Tyler West Lamar University

Ladgie Zotytka Abilene Christian University

2012

Kyle Bacak Texas Christian University

Anthony Banda* Milwaukee Brewers

Justin Byrd Dallas Baptist University

Jarred Fancher Texas State University

AJ Glasshof Southern Mississippi University

Esteban Gomez St. Thomas University (Florida)

Daniel Stumpf* Lubbock Christian University / Kansas City Royals

Kirby Taylor Rice University

2011

Tommy Collier University of Houston / Detroit Tigers

Tomas Galvan Cameron University

Drew Garrett Sam Houston State University

Cameron Giannini Southern Mississippi

Josh Gonzalez Texas Christian University

Dominiq Harris Prairie View A&M

Jarrett Higgins Oklahoma State University

Ryan Hornback University of Mississippi

Landon Lee West Texas A&M University

Adam Peña University of the Incarnate Word

Miguel Peña* Lubbock Christian University / Boston Red Sox

David Rollins Lubbock Christian University / Houston Astros

Tyler Wright* University of Arkansas

2010

Dylan Adamek Texas State University

Andrew Beasley Lamar University

Zach Benson Stephen F. Austin State University

Ryan Burnaman Lubbock Christian University

Will Fotnow Northwood University

Deric Hawkins Northwood University

Mark Herrera Florida Southern / Washington Nationals

Riley Hornback Cal State Fullerton / Baltimore Orioles

baseball players who move on to play at four-year a look at where San Jac players have gone.

WHERE HAVE THEY GONE?

PLAYER SCHOOL / MLB ORGANIZATION

Creighton Hoke University of Maryland

John Killen University of Arkansas / Boston Red Sox

Chris McKenzie Franklin Pierce / Washington Nationals

Johnson Miller Texas Tech University

Sean Nolin North Carolina State University / Toronto Blue Jays

Michael Oros Sam Houston State University

Brad Padia Northwood University

Trey Ross New Mexico State University

Clay Schrader University of Oklahoma / Baltimore Orioles

Hunter Silva Sam Houston State University

Randall Thorpe Chicago White Sox

2009

Jeff Abt Lamar University

Gregg Alcazar Texas A&M University

Jake Cowan University of Mississippi / Baltimore Orioles

Chris Dickerson Cumberland University

Viron Hackney Houston Baptist University

Danny Hernandez Cincinnati Reds

Taylor Lobb Concordia University

Adam Shank St. Edwards University

Devin Shines Oklahoma State University

Ryan Still University of Houston

Steven Vidiaurri University of the Incarnate Word

2008

Kevin Angelle Lamar University / Philadelphia Phillies

Jamie Bagley Tampa Bay Rays

Jeremy Barfield Oakland Athletics

Chris Corrigan University of Mississippi / St. Louis Cardinals

Spencer Cuniff Lamar University

Tyler Dyer University of Oklahoma

Tanner Hines Stephen F. Austin State University

Michael Johnson Concordia University / New York Mets

Kilian Kinart Concordia University

Colin Lippert Concordia University

Quentin Luquette Lamar University

Rick McGraw Southern University

Kris Miller Lewis & Clark College

Micah Runnels Concordia University

Jarrad Watkins University of New Mexico

2007

Brandon Belt University of Texas / San Francisco Giants

Garrett Clyde University of Texas

Mathew Coburn Texas Christian University

Eric Fry Texas Rangers

Taylor Hammack University of Houston

Kyle Henson University of Mississippi

Kevin Kelso Texas State University

Lucas Luetge Rice University / Seattle Mariners

David McClain University of Houston

Benino Pruneda Atlanta Braves

Jordan Rogers Rice University

Trey Sperring University of Oklahoma

Hank Williamson Baltimore Orioles

2006

Casey Beck Atlanta Braves

Jared Dyer Tulane University

PLAYER SCHOOL / MLB ORGANIZATION

Jared Gayhart Rice University

Brandon Hicks Texas A&M University

Chris Kelley Rice University

Jorge Lara Sam Houston State University

JP Padron Rice University

Jonathon Runnels Rice University

2005

Matt Czimskey Baylor University

Steve Marek Anaheim Angels

David Newmann Texas A&M University / Tampa Bay Rays

Josh Stinson Texas A&M University

2004

Tyler Bryant Texas State University

Cain Byrd Texas Rangers

Marty Dewees Northwestern State University

Shawn Ferguson Texas Christian University

Kevin Russo Baylor University / New York Yankees

Robert Manuel Sam Houston State University

Ryan Simon University of Texas at Arlington

2003

Jeremy Aranda Sam Houston State University

Josh Aranda Sam Houston State University

Andrew Baldwin Texas A&M University

Josh Batilla Kansas State

Ben Cox Lamar University / San Francisco Giants

Will Crouch University of Texas / San Francisco Giants

Miles Franklin University of Mississippi

Clint Goocher* Arizona Diamondbacks

Daniel Macha University of Texas at Arlington

Kyle Mandelbaum Lamar University

Kyle Marlatt Texas A&M University

Brian McCaulley Loyola University

Cary Nelson Southern University

Mike Pankratz* Baylor University

Russell Revere Southern University

Nick Stavinoha* Louisiana State / Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Clayton Stewart University of Texas

Jared Wells San Diego Padres

2002

Matt Albers Baltimore Orioles

Kasey Baker University of Texas at Arlington

Eric Broaddus Northwestern State University

David Frame Texas State University

2001

Glenn Bott Seattle Mariners

Brett Cooley University of Houston

Jesse Crain University of Houston

Corby Medlin Arizona Diamondbacks

Zack Parker Colorado Rockies

Patrick Perry Sam Houston State University

* All-American

Special Section:

SAN JAC PLAYERS IN PROFESSIONAL

Andy Pettitte

San Jacinto College is among the elite in promoting players into professional baseball. Since 2000, 99 San Jacinto College baseball players have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) First-Year Player Draft,

more than any other community college in the nation. Houston area baseball fans are well versed in the success of former players Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens, but the list does not end there.

San Jacinto College has had more players drafted to professional baseball than any other community college in the nation.

Anthony Banda

Matt Albers

Below is a list of former San Jac players currently in professional baseball organizations:

NAME LEVEL

CURRENT ORGANIZATION

Dane Acker AA/AAA Texas Rangers

Mason Auer A/AA Tampa Bay Rays

Anthony Banda MLB Pittsburgh Pirates

Jarod Bayless A/AA Seattle Mariners

Brandon Belt MLB San Francisco Giants

Aaron Bond Independent Kane County Cougars

Jacob Cantleberry A/AA Los Angeles Dodgers

Galli Cribbs AA Seattle Mariners

Matt Goodheart A/AA Philadelphia Phillies

Taylor Hearn MLB Texas Rangers

Herbert Iser A/AA Philadelphia Phillies

Ryan January A/AA Los Angeles Dodgers

Rylan Kaufman A/AA Kansas City Royals

Luke Little A/AA Chicago Cubs

Lucas Luetge MLB New York Yankees

Reid Morgan A/AA Seattle Mariners

Sean Nolin MLB Washington Nationals

Josh Palacios MLB Toronto Blue Jays

Brandon Belt

Taylor Hearn

Special Section | SAN JAC PLAYERS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

Roger

About San Jacinto College

North Campus:

5800 Uvalde Road, Houston, Texas 77049

Central Campus:

8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505

South Campus:

13735 Beamer Road, Houston, Texas 77089

Generation Park Campus:

13455 Lockwood Road, Houston, Texas 77044

Maritime Campus: 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571

281-998-6150 | www.sanjac.edu

Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is one of the top five community colleges in the nation as designated by the Aspen Institute, and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. The College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, serving approximately 41,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA and Aa2 by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.

Academics: Because all students have unique goals and schedules, San Jac offers courses during the day, evening, and weekend and also online. Students may choose from more than 200 degrees/certificates in more than 80 programs. Thanks to solid preparation, students enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution ready to succeed.

Workforce: The College develops a skilled, trained workforce in partnership with area industries. Fast-track, stackable credentials meet the workforce need and establish a clear pathway for students to gain immediate employment and progress in their careers.

Continuing Education: Corporate partners benefit from a robust training program through the continuing and professional development division, which also offers leisure learning classes to the public.

Partnerships: San Jac continues to lead Gulf Coast institutions in grant-funded partnerships and collaboration. These funds support student success through academic programs and initiatives promoting retention/completion, regional workforce training, and scholarships and tuition while creating pathways for middle and high school students to higher education and the workforce.

Whatever path you take at San Jac, you’ll find a friendly community ready to help you achieve your dreams. Students, your success starts here.

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The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, 4624 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Texas 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu.